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Greyhounds ranked No. 5 in the latest 1A Kentucky High School Football Media Poll

By Editor | September 20, 2023

Paris, who will be off this week, will face Bishop Brossart, winner of the last six games against the Hounds, next week for homecoming   IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   LOUISVILLE – Coach Tyquan Rice’s Paris Greyhounds, freshly off a thrilling 39-37 come from behind win (three times) over previously undefeated Rockcastle County, entered…

Seventeen inducted into the Paris Greyhound Athletic Hall of Fame

By Editor | September 8, 2023

“PARIS HIGH SCHOOL … WHERE TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES” STORY SUBMITTED I Hall of Fame Committee   PARIS, KY – In a special ceremony that was held prior to the start of the Paris Greyhounds versus Paintsville football game at Blanton Collier Stadium, 17 new members were inducted into the 30th Paris High School Greyhound Hall…

KHSAA Tennis state championships started this morning at two sites

By Editor | May 30, 2023

Garza, Davis and the Earlywine brothers representing Bourbon County STORY SUBMITTED I For The Citizen   LEXINGTON, KY – The 2023 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare returned to the Lexington area this morning, with first serve started at 8 a.m. ET and competition running throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening. The Bourbon…

Several local athletes will be representing their respective school at next week’s Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Track & Field Championships

By Editor | May 25, 2023

Bourbon County sending a bus load to the 2A State Meet; Briley Cline will lead Paris and Andrew Watkins will be the one to watch for Nicholas County   IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   PARIS, KY – The KHSAA 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Track & Field Championships will be held at the University of…

BCA Lions capture first KCSAA state basketball title

By Editor | February 27, 2023

Bourbon Christian Academy completes year with a perfect record in league play in the Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association Conference, capping it off with a state title   STORY SUBMITTED/IVAN K. RICE I For The Citizen   ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Coach Sean Rankin and his staff took their Bourbon Christian Academy Lions basketball team to…

Senior Christian Blackwell’s huge second quarter saves the day for Paris

By Editor | February 22, 2023

Greyhounds moving on to the region tournament for a second straight year after “C-Well” did his thing   IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   PARIS, KY – With his team trailing 15-7 midway through the second quarter, Coach Shawn Ransom knew that his Greyhounds needed someone to get going, especially since the Montgomery County Indians…

Bengals powered by 3 young stars: Burrow, Chase, Higgins

By Editor | January 29, 2023

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has two major offensive players at his fingertips in receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins BY MITCH STACY | AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow says the Cincinnati Bengals’ championship window should stay open for years. “The window is my whole career,” the franchise quarterback said matter-of-factly after…

Bourbon bowling has sights set on winning another region title today in Louisville

By Editor | January 25, 2023

It’s been a great season to date, but Coach Yazell’s team is far from being done   IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com LOUISVILLE, KY – One of the best teams in this town that’s having an outstanding season is probably getting the least amount of coverage and support when it comes to other sports but…

Tray Murrell’s huge night lifts Paris Western Tigers past Bath County 69-62

By Editor | January 25, 2023

On a night the school honored a national champion, the senior finished with a career-best 19 rebounds and 14 points  IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   PARIS, KY – For one night only, the Paris Greyhounds went back in time to suit up as the Paris Western Tigers. With the school recognizing the former all black…

Ladyhounds begin All A Classic title defense at home tonight against Augusta

By Editor | January 6, 2023

Reed brothers coming to town to lead the favorite and defending champs Polar Bears in the tournament for the small schools   IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   PARIS, KY – Tonight, the 2023 All “A” Classic 10th Region boys and girls basketball tournament will get underway inside Earl Redwine Gymnasium. Coach Aaron Speaks’ and…